by Dalton West | May 8, 2026 | EAL Lubricants
And Why the EPA’s Vessel General Permit (VGP) Made Them Mandatory If you operate marine equipment in U.S. waters, this isn’t optional anymore. Under the EPA’s 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP), vessels 79 feet and larger must use Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants...
by Dalton West | Nov 18, 2025 | Biodegradable Lubricants, EAL Lubricants, Renewable Lubricants
There’s a common misconception that biodegradable lubricants cost more — that paying a bit less per gallon for traditional petroleum products means you’re being financially smart. But that view only works if you ignore the real math. Once you factor in cleanup,...
by BioBlend | Aug 24, 2021 | Biodegradable Lubricants, EAL Lubricants, Grease
These days, you will find talk about companies adopting “environmentally responsible” initiatives everywhere. Sustainability and renewability with the least impact on the natural ecosystem have become the mantra for many organizations – particularly for those who...
by BioBlend | Nov 21, 2020 | EAL Lubricants
Beyond Environmentally Friendly Lubricants Many companies and government entities are moving toward higher levels of environmental awareness and action within their operations. In fact, many of them have created sustainability teams or departments to help guide them...
by BioBlend | Oct 25, 2020 | Biodegradable Lubricants, EAL Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil, Renewable Lubricants
High Dielectric Strength – Why It Matters Do you operate in environments that put you or your employees in close proximity to dangerous high voltage equipment such as power lines, buried cables or transformers? If so, you will want to consider the dielectric strength...
by BioBlend | Oct 23, 2020 | Biodegradable Lubricants, EAL Lubricants, Renewable Lubricants
Having a High Flash Point is an important characteristic in a lubricant, especially in environments where spills, leaks or ruptured lines could encounter an ignition source. If your equipment operates at very high temperature and/or there is the potential exposure to...